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• Academy New Zealand
  The primary focus of the Academy is skills training for work. With campuses in Christchurch, Otahuhu and North Shore it offers educational and training programmes in a variety of industry and subject matter predominantly at the immediately pre-tertiary and tertiary level.
  
  
• AIS St Helens
  The Auckland Institute of Studies at St Helens in Western Springs is a private international tertiary college specialising in international education in business, languages, culture, travel and tourism for multinational students. It features: course information enrolment, service facilities and the prospectus. The Web site is multi-lingual.
  
  
• Anamata
  A NZQA registered tertiary college in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Courses range from certificate to degree programmes. Te Reo Māori courses offered.
  
  
• Auckland Wise Institute
  AWI offers English, communication and business courses, including IELTS academic preparation course for students wishing to pursue university studies after English language training. Includes information about courses, fees, enrolment, immigration and accommodation.
  
  
• Avonmore Tertiary Academy
  A private tertiary establishment registered and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Specialises in industry and business qualifications, to National Certificate level, covering levels 1-6 on the National Qualifications Framework. Locations: Christchurch, Lower Hutt, North Shore, Tauranga and Whangarei.
  
  
• Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
  A non-denominational Christian institution just outside Tauranga. It offers degrees and courses in teaching and counselling and family studies. Information about the Institute, staff and current programmes, includes information for international students.
  
  
• Canterbury Mathematical Association
  Information about CMA, including meeting and competition dates.
  
  
• Design and Arts College of New Zealand
  D&A in Christchurch offers programmes in: fine arts, contempory photography, graphic design, web design, architectural design, interior design, fashion design and make up design.
  
  
• Edenz Colleges
  Information about the Colleges, courses and New Zealand.
  
  
• Electec College of Technology
  Electec College was founded in 1997 by a group of industry executives to provide high-quality education and qualifications for New Zealand's technology industries. The web site provides information about departments, tertiary and industry courses, VUE testing, school courses, and careers. A student showcase is available.
  
  
• EnglishPLUS at Crown : a wide range of study options and a unique level of service
  Crown Institute of Studies is based in Auckland and offers courses in English as a second language, travel and tourism, business and hospitality. Courses, enrolment, questions and answers.
  
  
• International Pacific College New Zealand : tertiary education for the internationally minded
  The International Pacific College is a residential tertiary college situated in Palmerston North. It caters for many overseas students, offering diplomas and degree programmes which are accredited by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). IPC aims to prepare students from Pacific Rim countries for full participation in the new international environment in which they find themselves.
  
  
• International Travel College of New Zealand
  ITC provides training courses for the airline, travel, hospitality and tourism industries. Course information online.
  
  
• LEA
  The web site includes information about the ICT project where lead schools provide professional development support in the use of ICT to clusters of schools throughout New Zealand. ICT topics include: online projects and activities, reference sites for kids, art gallery, writing spot, developing an ICT culture, building ICT infrastructure, reference sites for teachers, and ICT & Māori.
  
  
• Learning Connexion
  Offers the Diploma of Art and Creativity in three stages: The Foundation (18 weeks), the Diploma (one year), and the Honours course (one year). Students can study full time, part time or extramurally.
  
  
• Lifeway College : for success - for life
  Lifeway College is a part of Lifeway Ministries Trust, North Auckland, New Zealand and offers courses in: business, media, English as a second language, Christian Ministry, youth and community work.
  
  
• Māori studies : Te Wānanga o Waipapa
  Presents information about the Māori Studies Department and the courses available. The courses offered cover studies in culture, language and the arts.
  
  
• Martin Hautus the Pacific Peoples Learning Institute
  About the NZQA registered and accredited tertiary education provider with campuses in Auckland and Manukau. Focus on Pacific and Maori learners and open to international students. Includes details of courses.
  
  
• MASTERS Institute
  Private teacher training establishment in Auckland. Offers a 3 year, full time Bachelor of Diploma of Teaching (Primary) and Worldview Studies, and one year Diploma in Worldview Studies.
  
  
• Media Design School
  School provides training in digital media, computer graphic design, visual effects & motion graphics, 3D animation, game development and creative advertising. Includes course information and timetables and student work.
  
  
• Natcoll Design Technology New Zealand
  Provides information on Natcoll including current courses offered, enrolment and study details.
  
  
• National School of Aesthetics = Te Kura Whakoho ā Roto ā Waho
  Offers entry-level and professional development courses in aspects of beauty therapy.
  
  
• New Zealand College of Chiropractic : graduating hands, hearts and minds
  Information about the college and courses it provides.
  
  
• New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education
  Offers a variety of national and international qualifications for both early childhood teaching and nannying.
  
  
• New Zealand Graduate School of Education
  A private teachers college in Christchurch offering: teacher training for graduates; professional development courses for trained teachers; and international consultancy in education.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Business Studies
  Provides distance learning courses for New Zealanders who want a work-at-home business, or an income-generating hobby. Topics include: journalism, creative writing, travel writing, photography, cartooning, PC business, Internet marketing, children's storywriting.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Sport
  Located in Wellington and Christchurch the Institute provides support for the aspirations of athletes both during competition and in vocational training. Course details, online enrolment available, job vacancies.
  
  
• New Zealand International Business College
  Courses in English and business which prepare students for further education at High School and University. Includes information about courses, fees, enrolment, immigration and accommodation.
  
  
• New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
  The site includes details of courses provided, careers and qualifications, including a section on careers in traditional Māori medicine, general information for students, and a section on treatment clinics provided by the school to the public.
  
  
• New Zealand School of Food & Wine
  School which offers full- and part-time courses in the areas of hospitality, catering and restaurant and café mangagement.
  
  
• New Zealand School of Travel & Tourism
  Schools in Auckland and Christchurch. In addtion to other courses, NZSTTl offers full training in the SABRE reservation system and the IATA UFTAA programmes for international airfare and ticketing procedures.
  
  
• New Zealand Tertiary College
  The NZTC was the first private training establishment in New Zealand to offer a two year course preparing graduates to teach early childhood education and is approved by the Teacher Registration Board. The site covers courses offered, a notice board and newsletter (in PDF format) for students, other information for students, and links to educational bodies.
  
  
• NZIM : New Zealand Institute of Management
  The New Zealand Institute of Management aims to contribute to national prosperity by improving the quality of management in New Zealand. It offers both corporate and personal membership. The web site describes training programmes, activities and resources.
  
  
• NZMA : developing your potential
  New Zealand Management Academies is an independent provider of tertiary education programmes. The web site describes the Institution and its training programmes, activities and resources.
  
  
• Pacific International Hotel Management School
  In addition to the courses taught, the campus works as a hotel, giving students practical daily experiences in all aspects of hotel operations.
  
  
• Pacifika Education Centre
  PEC is a N.Z. publisher of Pacific resources as well as a NZQA accredited private training establishment specialising in responding to the educational needs of the Pacific Islands community.
  
  
• Practical Education Institute : excellence since 1988
  Offers courses in computing, hospitality, chef training, business administration, travel and adult education.
  
  
• Sir George Seymour National College of Tourism & Travel
  A tertiary establishment that specialises in education programmes for the airline, travel and tourism industries. Four campus locations: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.
  
  
• Southseas
  South Seas Film and Television School is a NZQA registered private training establishment that provides film, video, television, new media and animation industry related training courses. Courses; teachers; graduates and industry news.
  
  
• Taruna College : putting heart and soul into adult education
  Offers anthroposophical training seminars for Waldorf school and Kindergarten teachers; biodynamic farmers and gardeners; anthroposophical nurses; and artistic therapists. All courses have a connection with Rudolf Steiner.
  
  
• Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design = Te Whare Takiura o Wikiriwhi
  Accredited to offer and award a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Master of Arts Degrees in Arts Administration and Arts Therapy, and a Master of Fine Arts.